GAO Report Urges Air Traffic Control Modernization
U.S. Government Accountability Office has identified 105 unsustainable or potentially unsustainable ATC systems.
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Sean Duffy: Less Than 400 FAA Employees Fired
Social media beef between the former and current secretary of transportation heats up.
Braving the Bravo Bogeyman: What You Need to Know About Flying in Controlled Airspace
Class B is among the busiest and most complex in the country.
Raising ATC Retirement Age Not an ‘Effective Solution’ to Shortages, Union Says
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) disagrees with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to allow controllers to stay longer.
Elon Musk’s Plans to ‘Plug In’ to ATC System Trigger Backlash
A team of men between the ages of 19 and 24 may make unspecified changes to the nation’s air traffic control system with President Donald Trump’s support.
FAA: D.C. Airport at 89 Percent of ATC Staffing Target
Agency says airport that was site of fatal midair collision has 25 certified controllers and three controllers in training.
Embry-Riddle Air Traffic Students to Fast-Track FAA Employment in 2025
Aviation university’s air traffic management program earns agency approval for offering students an accelerated career path.
FAA Exceeds Controller Hiring Target
With its target for this year met, the agency explores strategies to continue hiring ATCs.
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Ultimate Issue: The State of U.S. General Aviation
Looking back then, today, and yet to come.
How to Become an Air Traffic Controller
ATCs have an exciting and rewarding job, but the path to becoming one can be long and challenging.
